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25 | On April 24, 2023, at 10:50AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Angelina Huitron. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Seven (7) children and Ms. Huitron and her assistant sister, Maria Huitron Gonzalez, were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two floor, five bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the kitchen, the dining area, the living room, the family/day care room, the napping bedroom and the day care bathroom all located on the first floor of the home. Off limits areas are the garage and the entire second floor of the home. The garage is inaccessible with a door handle cover installed on its entry door from the home and the upstairs is made inaccessible through use of a securely installed safety gate that is at the bottom of the home staircase.
The fire extinguisher, combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee has a "bouncy" play house in her backyard for use of the day care children and understands she must always have a copy of the manufacturer's instructions on hand for department review and always follow them when allowing children to play in the equipment during day care hours.
No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions.
Licensee’s First Aid and CPR and Mandated Reporter Training certifications have expired. Licensee and her assistant did not have the required immunizations needed for day care providers on file as needed. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were not conducted and documented within the past six months. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is not maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. |